Armchair

This chair probably once formed part of a suite of furniture designed in the late 1700s for a Neapolitan palace. It is remarkable for its slender arms, which resemble billowing ribbons, dividing to form the armrest and then curving out before joining the seat of the chair. The ingenious parquetry is made of colorful wood veneers that follow the edges of arms, back, and legs, giving them the appearance of being "stitched."